Full Report and Chapter Summaries

The full report is currently available in PDF format in English. French and Spanish versions of the full report will be available in PDF format soon.

An 8-page summary report, including the Executive Summary and Summary of Recommendations, is available in English, French, Spanish and Chinese.

Executive Summary

Provides a brief synopsis of the report.

Summary of Recommendations

Provides a number of recommendations for a range of micronutrient interventions.

1. Introduction

Chapter 1 introduces the reports key themes including the proven and impressive cost:benefit ratio of micronutrient programmes.

2. How Micronutrients Affect Human Health

Chapter 2 briefly describes the benefits of vitamin A, iodine, iron, zinc and folate.

3. The Costs of Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies

Chapter 3 explores the repercussions of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, from conception to adulthood.

4. Investments in
Human Capital

Chapter 4 looks at the past, present and potential for a variety of micronutrient interventions.

5. Low Cost, High Return Investment

Chapter 5 describes the compelling economic argument for investment in micronutrients.

6. Conclusion

Provides a very brief conclusion to the report.

Case Studies

Zambia's Child Health Weeks

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